During the workshop you will work with uv light sensitive paint on fabric to make a botanic photogram on a cotton tote bag.

A photogram is a picture produced with light-sensitive paper, but without a camera.

There is fabric to make two test prints and you get an organic cotton bag to work with

After an explanation and demonstration you get to experiment with the paint and materials to create your own compositions. You can make two test prints before you create the final print on the bag

We'll use a UV lamp to develop and set the paint. After washing out the undeveloped emulsion, the printed fabric is washable and lightfast.

Bring your own:

A bunch of plant material, either fresh or dried. For example: Sprigs with small leavesor flowers, fern leafs, loose leafs, palm leafs. You can also bring some other small objects to experiment with, such as feathers.

An apron or wear clothes on which a spot of paint is not a problem.

The workshop includes materials to print on, but you can also bring a washed piece of fabric or a piece of clothing with you, provided it is made of natural material. White or very light colours work best.

A plastic bag for the washed items. For the best result you'll need to wash your prints again at home.

The workshop includes:

A small selection of (fresh or dried) flowers or plants from Rotterdam.

Sensitive paint in a number of colors

Use of the tools and materials during the workshop

Fabric and / or a small bag for 2 test prints of approximately A4 size

During the workshop you will make a shoulder bag made of cork leather. You'll work with with on of the ready-made patterns, but you can vary in details such as the placement and length of the shoulder strap and of course the colors of the cork and the haberdashery. I'll share my tips and tricks for working with this beautiful material and assist you throughout the process.

There is a choice of cork leather in the colors: white, black, natural and natural with gold accents and there are matching haberdashery to choose from

Cork leather is a high-quality alternative to leather, because it is vegan, supple, water-repellent, durable and easy to process on a regular sewing machine.

The workshop is suitable for beginner and advanced sewers, but some experience behind the sewing machine is a prerequisite for participation. The construction of the bag is simple and this workshop is a nice introduction to working with cork leather and inserting a zipper.

The workshop includes:- Cork leather, zipper and all the notions for one bag.- The use of tools and sewing machines.

Accessability: the workshop is on the 3rd floor and there is no lift

Can be reached by public transport: trams 21, 23, 24 / bus 38, 44, 32 and there is paid parking in the street

During this workshop you'll learn a few stitches and all the embroidery basics you need to get started. You'll work on a small design like a leaf and turn it into a small brooch.

You'll learn: - Embroidery basics like how to start and finish your thread, how to hoop your fabric and how to transfer your design onto fabric.- How to use check purl, smooth purl, pearl purl - How to turn your work into a brooch

This workshop includes: - A set of tulip embroidery needles - An embroidery hoop- Goldwork supplies for one brooch in gold or silver- A pin - Fabric - Tea&coffee and a small snack

Duration: 5h Time: 12u30 - 17u30 Ticket: €59 Accessability: the workshop is on the 3rd floor and there is no lift

Can be reached by public transport: trams 21, 23, 24 / bus 38, 44, 32 and there is paid parking in the street